Payroll Manager

Role Overview

Our client in County Kerry is looking for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations across several business entities. This position is based in Tralee, County Kerry and is a full-time onsite role. The successful candidate will be accountable for keeping payroll accurate, compliant, and continually improving across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Run weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish for three entities operating in Ireland and the UK.
• Keep employee payroll records accurate by processing new starters, leavers, tax updates, and other changes, with the required approvals in place.
• Administer all payroll elements, including BIK, pensions, mandatory and optional deductions, and employee benefits.
• Work out variable pay items such as overtime, bonuses, holiday pay, sick pay, and maternity pay.
• Review and fix payroll errors, including differences between timesheets and payroll records.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and maintain payroll reconciliations in Excel.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll costs are coded and allocated correctly.
• Handle statutory filings and reports for Revenue, HMRC, and pension providers.
• Keep payroll procedures up to date and strengthen compliance with legislation and internal controls.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related questions and ensure issues are resolved promptly with audit-ready records.
• Take the lead on payroll audits, year-end activities, and system rollovers.
• Support improvements and enhancements to payroll systems.

Experience and Skills

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a senior payroll or payroll lead position. Experience handling payroll across multiple jurisdictions is essential. An IPASS payroll qualification, or an equivalent credential, is needed. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll operations, and compliance standards is also required.

Compensation

Salary is negotiable and will depend on experience.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role based in Tralee, County Kerry.